Program Name	Bulk Fuel System Upgrades Program, Alaska Energy Authority
Program Information
Sponsor(s) (fed, state, etc.):	Denali Commission Department of Community and Economic Development
Program Description / Purpose:	Significant changes have taken place over the years in the regulation of the transportation and storage of petroleum-based products, specifically above-ground storage systems. Significant advances also have been made in the equipment and materials used in bulk fuel tank farms. The technical assistance program provides help to rural communities and organizations to assure that bulk fuel facilities comply with federal and state codes and regulations. Assistance also is available for the selection and procurement of tank farm-related materials and equipment.
Program Active:	Yes
Program Website:	http://www.akenergyauthority.org/programsenergysystemupgrade.html
Eligibility Information
Eligible State(s):	Alaska
Other Eligibility Requirements:	Priority is given to communities whose fuel vendors or regulating agencies have threatened to halt delivery of fuel, or where conditions have become a life, health or safety matter, or the environment is threatened.
Award Information
Assistance Type:	Grants Technical Assistance Loans/Credit Enhancements Information
Resources Available:	Provides for assessment of above-ground fuel tanks in rural communities, emergency repairs and comprehensive upgrade and/or consolidation of rural tank farms.
Match Required:	No
Application Information
Application Available Online?	No
Contact Information
Primary Contact:	David Lockard Technical Engineer Department of Community & Economic Development 813 W. Northern Lights Blvd. Anchorage,   99503 Phone: (907) 771-3062 Fax: Email: Dlockard@aidea.org
Topic Areas
Capital Projects Energy Education & Outreach
Last Updated:	8/7/2009